Movies and TV Shows Casting in Kentucky

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Movies and TV shows casting in Kentucky

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey.

Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a list of projects casting right now in Kentucky and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'Down Home Diaries'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Mark (day player, male, 30-39)
--- Waiter (day player, male, 20-40)
--- Ed (supporting, male, 45-65)
- Roles pay up to: $750
- Casting locations: Prestonsburg, KY; Louisville, KY; Lexington, KY; Knoxville, TN; Charleston, WV
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Chances'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Titan (lead, 18-40)
--- Cynthia (lead, 18-36)
--- several (supporting, 18-40)
- Roles pay up to: $300
- Casting locations: Lexington, KY; Louisville, KY
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Trust'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Blythe Willard (lead, male, non-binary, trans male, 21-30)
--- Gale Willard (supporting, all genders, 23-33)
--- Daemon Amor (supporting, male, trans male, 21-27)
- Casting locations: Auditions: Feb 19, 2026, Feb 20, 2026 in Carrollton, GA
- Learn more about the student film here

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'Altar Call'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Sheriff Thomas Kirby (lead, male, 30-45)
--- Pastor Raphael (lead, male, 45-60)
- Casting locations: New York, NY; Nashville, TN; Cincinnati, OH; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA
- Learn more about the feature film here